did this while i was putting a new starter in
thought id share it

 

Is there a special reason for moving the battery to the firewall? I think it looks good and nicely mounted. Did it help you with the cables going to starter, keeping them from the header heat?

 

my old battery tray was rusted out and i wanted to add some symmetry since i dont have an AC

 

OK looks nice I have been toying with the idea of going to the back or trunk of mine with the battery. I don't know it could help with traction a little.

 

Many foreign cars have the battery in that position-
mercedes benz and the like... Will get some weight off
the nose...
i relocated my batt to the spare tire well-much less
hostile location for a battery and i needed to make room
for an air tank(air horns)

 

Alright LostX keep the shiny side up and good luck with your projects to come.

 

that was a pretty cool idea to do on the cheap. the only thing i thought of, was it reminded me of the old datsun 280z. i think it was that model car? but when the battery gets mounted there, you need to watch that your framerail just under the battery doesnt rot out like your battery tray. im pretty sure it was the old 280zs that were famous for rotten frames on that side from the battery. just my 2 cents.

 

i figure if it took 25 years for my old battery tray to rust out then ill be fine for a while.

it only cost about 45 dollars to do

 

lol. true. i like it though. good job.

 

where you get that bracket its very similar to the one in my circle track car

 

55-57 chevy, older trucks, new mudstains, and many other cars have the bttery there.
My lil G5 has the battery in the trunk!

 

Too bad you couldn't keep the heat..

Looks great!

-- Joe

 

AFC-50302

this is the part number. it was a weld in tray that i modified to be a bolt in because i couldnt weld steel to that aluminum plate

 

Why is your oil dipstick zip tied to your pcv valve?

 

the bracket on the dipstick tube broke so it falls over